Zwayer

Zwayer Meaning & Origin

About Zwayer
The surname Zwayer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zwΓ’re," meaning "black" or "dark." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with dark hair, complexion, or possibly someone who had a somber or serious demeanor. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Zwayer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Zwayer: 153
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 114,424
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zwayer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Zwayer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
ZSA
πŸ”Š Soundex
Z060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z W AY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/zwayer*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zwayer in Braille

Here's how to represent Zwayer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Zwayer in braille

How to sign the name Zwayer using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Zwayer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Zwayer in sign language

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